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单词 dissatisfaction
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dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion (ˌ)di(s)-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio)
: the quality or state of being dissatisfied : discontent

Synonyms

  • discontent
  • discontentedness
  • discontentment
  • disgruntlement
  • displeasure
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Example Sentences

There was widespread dissatisfaction with the President and his administration. a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale
Recent Examples on the Web The apprehensions come as Cuba has seen an upsurge in migrants fleeing the island nation amid unrest and dissatisfaction. Melissa Alonso, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 In the 1988 presidential race, Hemmer reminds us, the television host Pat Robertson had challenged George H. W. Bush in a campaign that tapped into conservative dissatisfaction with Reagan. Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 In elections in 2021, Mr. Sadr’s movement gained the largest number of seats by capitalizing on widespread Iraqi dissatisfaction with corruption and Iranian influence over Iraqi politics. David S. Cloud, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 The indictment is just, the instinct to capitalize on public dissatisfaction sound. The Editors, National Review, 29 Aug. 2022 Such places swung sharply toward Democrats during Trump’s presidency but are seen as ripe targets for Republicans amid economic malaise and dissatisfaction with Biden. Annie Linskey And Michael Scherer, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 There wasn’t a lot of official detail on dissatisfaction from the faculty, but Kaplan has since dismissed it to a vocal few. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2022 But can anything overcome Americans' deep dissatisfaction right now? NBC News, 21 Aug. 2022 The willingness to campaign on such crises but then struggle to pass meaningful legislation—often because of slim majorities or arcane rules—only drives this dissatisfaction. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dissatisfaction

noun

dis·​sat·​is·​fac·​tion di-ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən How to pronounce dissatisfaction (audio)
: a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval

dissatisfaction

noun

1
as in discontent
the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation a vague dissatisfaction with the state of their marriage, which seemed a little stale

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • discontent
  • displeasure
  • resentment
  • discontentment
  • sadness
  • discontentedness
  • disgruntlement
  • bitterness
  • unhappiness
  • uneasiness
  • dejection
  • sorrow
  • disquiet
  • perturbation
  • misery
  • aggrievement
  • dreariness
  • depression
  • blues
  • wretchedness
  • downheartedness
  • dumps
  • despondency
  • dolor
  • disconsolateness
  • desolateness
  • doldrums
  • desolation
  • dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • satisfaction
  • contentment
  • pleasure
  • joy
  • happiness
  • contentedness
  • bliss
  • gladness
  • exultation
  • triumph
  • jubilation
  • felicity
  • lightheartedness
  • elatedness
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2
as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met she felt keen dissatisfaction at the hurried job the house painters had done

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disappointment
  • frustration
  • dismay
  • sadness
  • discontent
  • displeasure
  • sorrow
  • discontentment
  • letdown
  • unhappiness
  • disillusionment
  • disenchantment
  • disgruntlement
  • distress
  • discontentedness
  • dejection
  • melancholy
  • oppression
  • joylessness
  • gloominess
  • discomfiture
  • chagrin
  • crestfallenness
  • dreariness
  • gloom
  • blues
  • downheartedness
  • dejectedness
  • dumps
  • despondency
  • depression
  • dolor
  • disconsolateness
  • mopes
  • desolateness
  • doldrums
  • dolefulness
  • desolation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • satisfaction
  • contentment
  • gratification
  • content
  • fulfillment
  • fulfilment
  • contentedness
  • joy
  • happiness
  • bliss
  • gladness
  • felicity
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